talon

noun/ˈtælən/

Frequency rank: #13,513 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey.

Illustration for the English word “talon”

Example sentence

The eagle gripped the fish firmly with one sharp talon.

Synonyms & related words

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